The typical garden patch will always be popular for growing flowers, fruits and vegetables. But there are other methods for growing plants. From hydroponics to strawbale gardens, as well as community garden plots and self-contained boxes. Here's the perfect place to share your alternative gardening tips and ideas, and ask questions about non-traditional gardening.
Only DG Subscribers can post a thread. Learn more about Subscriptions. Read LessThe Alternative Gardening discussion forum at Dave's Garden. The typical garden patch will always be popular for growing flowers, fruits and vegetables. But there are other methods for growing plants. From hydroponics to strawbale gardens, as well as community ...… Read More
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Making our own nutrient solution?
started by Florida
last post by BocaBobJun 02, 20087Jun 02, 2008 -
Tomatoes in Straw Bales
started by currjejr
last post by catmadMay 21, 20077May 21, 2007 -
Please help the Poetically Challenged
started by wgnkiwi
last post by jasmerrMar 06, 20077Mar 06, 2007 -
Straw bale planting
started by spartacusaby
last post by spartacusabyFeb 11, 20077Feb 11, 2007 -
First thread
started by BB7551
last post by dariusDec 20, 20037Dec 20, 2003 -
Soil for eBuckets
started by DMurray407
last post by DrabCopeNov 29, 20216Nov 29, 2021 -
Pictures of my thriving SB Garden...
started by TX_Chris
last post by GypsiAug 03, 20156Aug 03, 2015 -
beets
started by Gourdbeader
last post by GourdbeaderJul 18, 20146Jul 18, 2014 -
My first self-watering containers
started by HappyPhantOhm
last post by gardadoreMar 12, 20136Mar 12, 2013 -
How to test and adjust PH
started by bwilliams
last post by hydrochargedJan 30, 20136Jan 30, 2013
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organic recipe for conditioning bales
started by dbanks
last post by rjogdenApr 07, 20126Apr 07, 2012 -
Hypothesis/idea - Can you Help?
started by mevnmart
last post by dariusMar 03, 20126Mar 03, 2012 -
Colorado Potato Beetle on Tomatoes???
started by DoxeeMom
last post by mraider3Feb 10, 20126Feb 10, 2012 -
What are you growing this coming spring/summer?
started by joy112854
last post by VitaVeggieManApr 06, 20116Apr 06, 2011 -
TO GARDEN OR NOT TO GARDEN?
started by Tplant
last post by TplantMar 30, 20116Mar 30, 2011 -
Potatoes in Self-watering buckets?
started by Kindlekat
last post by joy112854Jan 13, 20116Jan 13, 2011 -
wanting to start gardening but not sure about it.
started by hummingtammy
last post by aspenjocopJan 07, 20116Jan 07, 2011 -
Any Experience with Alfalfa Bales?
started by gardadore
last post by gardadoreOct 22, 20106Oct 22, 2010 -
Received my packet of good bugs today
started by joy112854
last post by joy112854Oct 07, 20106Oct 07, 2010 -
Mushrooms sprouting in my bales. Good or Bad? Keep or not?
started by smackinsam
last post by garden2heavenMay 18, 20106May 18, 2010
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How big are your straw bales?
started by newbiefromnm
last post by newbiefromnmMay 03, 20106May 03, 2010 -
My babies sunbathing all day long now!
started by joy112854
last post by joy112854Mar 26, 20106Mar 26, 2010 -
North Florida COLD spring garden
started by Aquannie
last post by joy112854Mar 18, 20106Mar 18, 2010 -
Any advice on beets, spinach please post it here
started by joy112854
last post by joy112854Aug 02, 20096Aug 02, 2009 -
Looking forward to my fall garden
started by joy112854
last post by joy112854Jul 10, 20096Jul 10, 2009 -
treating a wooden flower box for preservation
started by CKHaynes
last post by GymgirlJun 17, 20096Jun 17, 2009 -
Hey, BocaBob - check out my bell pepper in coir!
started by denisemb
last post by TplantMay 30, 20096May 30, 2009 -
grazeo
started by georgiapeach01
last post by KentNCMay 29, 20096May 29, 2009 -
Protecting my wood deck?
started by liannenc
last post by liannencMay 09, 20096May 09, 2009 -
old fertilizer in the EB's
started by gardenglory
last post by TplantApr 22, 20096Apr 22, 2009
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Need some advice. Phosphorus deficiency in one of my EBs...
started by Ray_Der_Phan
last post by Ray_Der_PhanApr 20, 20096Apr 20, 2009 -
Horse manure question
started by tortoisekeeper
last post by tortoisekeeperApr 10, 20096Apr 10, 2009 -
EB's and Raised Beds and the Economy Year Two
started by Aquannie
last post by David_PaulApr 07, 20096Apr 07, 2009 -
First time using straw bales.
started by aramblinrose
last post by aramblinroseApr 01, 20096Apr 01, 2009 -
topsy turvy strawberries
started by gardenglory
last post by joy112854Feb 25, 20096Feb 25, 2009 -
Straw Bales - Standard Size? Potential Toxins?
started by lynncooper
last post by CampfiredanJan 06, 20096Jan 06, 2009 -
Starting an Aquaponic System
started by MzzPool
last post by lonejackDec 11, 20086Dec 11, 2008 -
Happy Birthday Lena!
started by postmandug
last post by JnetteAug 20, 20086Aug 20, 2008 -
My Lettuce
started by rentman
last post by rentmanMar 07, 20086Mar 07, 2008 -
Bale Gardening with minimum water use
started by Kaelkitty
last post by JnetteOct 30, 20076Oct 30, 2007
